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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.55, 2,349.92 and 526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.55, 2,349.92 and 526.69 is: 790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.55 : 2,349.92 = 526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.55/2,349.92 = 526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.55x = 2,349.92 × 526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.55x = 1,237,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,679.36/1,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.07

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